Harman Kardon SABRE 35S User Manual
SABRE SB35
Ultra-Slim Home Entertainment Soundbar with Compact Subwoofer
Owner’s Manual
SB35
INTRODUCTION 3
DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3
INCLUDED ITEMS 3
SABRE SB35 TOP PANEL CONTROLS 4
SABRE SB35 SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL CONTROLS 6
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7
PLACING THE SABRE SB35 7
PLACING THE SABRE SB35 ON A TABLE 7
WALLMOUNTING THE SABRE SB35 8
PLACING THE SUBWOOFER ON FLOOR 8
WALLMOUNTING THE SUBWOOFER 9
PLACING THE SUBWOOFER UNDER A COUCH OR FURNITURE 9
CONNECTIONS 9
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS 9
POWER CONNECTIONS 10
OPERATION 10
TURNING THE SABRE SB35 ON AND OFF 10
TURNING THE SUBWOOFER ON AND OFF 11
PAIRING THE UNITS FOR WIRELESS OPERATION 11
FRONT PANEL AND ONSCREEN INFORMATION DISPLAY OSD 11
OPERATING THROUGH BLUETOOTH® 11
SWITCHING SOURCE 12
ADJUSTING THE SABRE SB35’S VOLUME 12
MUTING THE SYSTEM 12
SABRE SB35 SURROUND MODE 12
SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT 12
SUBWOOFER PHASE ADJUSTMENT 0180° 13
PROGRAMMING SABRE SB35 TO RESPOND TO YOUR TV REMOTE 13
RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
SPECIFICATIONS 15
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SB35
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon® SABRE SB35 soundbar with which you
are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The SABRE SB35 soundbar has
been custom-designed to provide excitement and power of the cinema experience in
your living room.
While sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art speaker components are hard at
work within the SABRE SB35, setup and operations are simple.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new soundbar speaker system, we urge you
to take a few minutes to read through this manual, which:
• Contains a description of the features of SABRE SB35
• Lists the items included in the box
• Describes the SABRE SB35 and its components
• Includes step-by-step instructions that will help you set up and get started
with SABRE SB35
In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will
allow you to take advantage of all the power and refinement of the SABRE SB35.
CONTACT US: If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its
operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our website at:
www.harmankardon.com
subwoofer locations. Phase switch lets you fine-tune bass performance to your listening
environment.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity stereo receiver more than 50 years ago. With
state-of-the-art features and time-honored circuit design, the SABRE SB35 leverages
this heritage to turn your flat-panel TV into a serious and exciting home cinema.
Included Items
The following are the accessories provided with the SABRE SB35 soundbar system:
• One Harman Kardon SABRE SB35 Home Theater Soundbar System
• One Power Supply Adapter with AC Cable
• One Analog Connector Cable
Description and Features
The SABRE SB35 is a complete home theater system that includes:
• Ultra-thin 32 mm soundbar unit that complements the look and feel of your
flat screen
• Exclusive Harman WAVE surround sound
• Complete HDMI® compatibility as well as Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
• Performance tuned drivers with a slim profile 100W wireless subwoofer
• Compatibility with the Harman Kardon Remote app for easy setup and
advanced features
• Wall-mount brackets for the soundbar and subwoofer
• All cables supply
Exclusive Harman WAVE surround-mode technology uses extremely advanced Digital
Signal Processing to deliver a realistic surround-sound experience for multiple listeners,
no matter the shape and size of the room. The WAVE mode takes complete advantage of
all surround channels. You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV, or mount
it on a wall along with your flat-panel TV.
The SABRE SB35 subwoofer receives signal from the SABRE SB35 soundbar wirelessly,
so you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires. Its wireless
100W powered subwoofer delivers the full, intended impact and excitement from
any movie. Programmable soundbar that can obey your TV remote’s volume, power
and source commands, enabling a single remote to control your whole home theater
system. Adjustable subwoofer crossover helps you achieve a smooth transition of
bass between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and
• One Optical Connector Cable
• One micro HDMI® to HDMI Cable
• One IR Repeater Cable
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SB35
Introduction
• One Remote Control
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
OPTICAL
STEREO
• One Soundbar Table Bracket
HDMI
TV
VOLUME
BASS
HARMAN
VOLUME
VIRTUAL
• Rubber pads
HDMI 3
AUX IN
• One Harman Kardon SABRE SB35 Powered Wireless Subwoofer
WAVE
• One AC Cable
• One Soundbar Wall-mount Stand
• One Subwoofer Wall-mount Bracket
• One Subwoofer Floor Stand
• One Quick-start Guide
SABRE SB35 Top Panel Controls
The top panel of the SABRE SB35 soundbar includes the following controls:
• Power
• Bluetooth®
• Volume Down
• Volume Up
• Surround Sound
• Source
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NOTE: Pressing both the SABRE SB35’s Volume buttons at the same time
while the system is ON will mute the system. Pressing either Volume
buttons while the system is mute will restore the sound.
SURROUND SOURCE
Power Button: The Power button turns the SABRE SB35 ON/OFF. When the SABRE
SB35 is in Standby mode (Power Indicator is amber), press this button to turn the SABRE
SB35 system ON (Power Indicator turns white).
NOTE: When the SABRE SB35 goes automatically to Standby mode, it will
automatically turn ON whenever it detects an audio signal at the Source
inputs. The SB35 will also automatically wake up from the following sources
if it was on those sources before going to auto-standby.
• Optical audio input
• Analog audio input
For example, if the source input is analog audio when the SABRE SB35 goes to automatic
Standby, it does not wake up even if it senses an audio signal from the optical audio
input.
When the SABRE SB35 system is ON, short press the Power button to put the system in
Standby mode (The Power Indicator turns amber).
NOTE: The system will remain ON for approximately 10 minutes after the
audio signal ceases, and will then automatically go into the Standby mode.
Bluetooth (BT): This button pairs your system with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
NOTE: SB 35’s Bluetooth device name is SABRE SB35.
Volume Up/Down Buttons: Press the (–) button to reduce the volume; press the (+)
button to increase the volume.
Surround Mode Button: This button turns the SABRE SB35 system’s Harman WAVE
or Virtual Surround processing ON and OFF. The text will be displayed on the panel
display appropriately.
Source Button: Press the SABRE SB35’s Source button to cycle between the sources in
the following order:
1. Bluetooth
2. AUX input
3. Digital Optical In
4. HDMI ARC
5. HDMI 1
6. HDMI 2
7. HDMI 3
SABRE SB35 Rear Panel Controls and Connections
The rear panel of the SABRE SB35 soundbar includes the following:
1. Subwoofer pairing button
2. AUX input (analog audio in)
3. Optical (digital optical audio in)
4. Power input DC
5. IR transmitter (optional)
6. USB port (software update only)
7. HDMI 3 (HDMI input)
8. HDMI 2 (HDMI input)
9. HDMI 1 (HDMI input)
10. HDMI TV (support Audio Return Channel)
Subwoofer pairing button: Press the subwoofer pairing button to initiate pairing
between soundbar and the wireless subwoofer.
AUX input (analog audio in): Connect your system to other devices using an AUX
cable.
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PAIRING
AUX IN
OPTICAL
DC IN 24V 2.7A
IR TRANSMITTER
FW UPGRADE
HDMI 3
HDMI 2
HDMI 1
HDMI TV
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